Kickapoo High Quarterly

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Kickapoo High Quarterly

KHQ TODAY
Kickapoo High Quarterly

KHQ TODAY
All content by Emma Franklin
I’ve been on staff since the spring semester of my sophomore year. I feel as though it’s time for me to reflect on my experiences and my time on staff.

A Bittersweet Goodbye

I’ve been on staff since the spring semester of my sophomore year. I feel as though it’s time for me to reflect on my experiences and my time on staff.
Emma Franklin, Website Manager & Social Media Coordinator • April 28, 2024

I first walked into room 201 on August 23, 2021 for Journalism 1 wondering what to expect. I had initially signed up for the class because a boy I liked at the time recommended it, and I wanted to impress...

Harman's our sports professional in room 201 and without him it would be a hot mess sports express. (Harman is pictured on the left, his friend is sat next to him on the right.)

Sports Editor, Cayden Harman!

Cayden is always willing to help a fellow reporter in need or go on a last minute sports photo run. Meet our 2023-2024 Sports Editor, Cayden Harman!
Emma Franklin, Website Manager & Social Media Coordinator • March 26, 2024

Our sports section of the Kickapoo High Quarterly (KHQ) has always been a hit, but because it is so popular, it needs an editor with a special skill set to take care of it. Introducing sports editor junior...

Turner is always around to help our fellow reporters when stuck in a writing hole.

News Editor & Beats Coordinator, Madison Turner!

Madison's always giving us the run down of the hottest gossip at Orange Leaf, but she is always knows what going on in the Springfield area and the hallways. Meet our 2023-2024 News Editor & Beats Coordinator, Madison Turner!
Emma Franklin, Website Manager & Social Media Coordinator • March 3, 2024

Her favorite phrase is “womp womp,” she is Starbucks’ number one supporter, introducing News Editor and Beats Coordinator Madison Turner! Turner has been a member of the Kickapoo High Quarterly (KHQ)...

Hop on into spring with these unique and sweet treats that are easy and take little to no time to make!

Spring Fling Sweets: A Culinary Love Affair

You can smell it in the air, spring time treats! Get those baking trays out and your pastel colors to make some cute treats for your next gathering.
Emma Franklin, Website Manager & Social Media Coordinator • February 27, 2024

Fruity Pebble Rice Krispy Treats INGREDIENTS/TOOLS: Four Tablespoons of Butter 10 Ounces of Marshmallows Six Cups of Fruity Pebbles Cereal  Cooking Spray Pan of Choice Large Cooking...

This fast-paced show is sure to encapsulate its viewers and will make them want to continue watching.

Yes Chef, Thank You Chef!

The hit TV show "The Bear" has four golden globes under its belt and currently has a third season in the works. I watched both seasons and it’s safe to say I was amazed by this “cooking nightmare.”
Emma Franklin, Website Manager & Social Media Coordinator • February 27, 2024

Before I started The Bear, I had seen clips on social media of people cursing and screaming at each other in a kitchen. Not that enticing, right? Wrong.     Season one is mainly about getting the...

Bukovatz is the oldest of his family and has a younger set of twin brothers who also attend Kickapoo.

Opinion Editor, Keegan Bukovatz!

Keegan's one strong editor, but an even stronger writer. Meet our 2023-2024 Opinion Editor!
Emma Franklin, Website Manager & Social Media Coordinator • February 26, 2024

He tends to keep to his thoughts and ways, but his articles make up for his lack of "voice." Meet our 2023-2024 senior Opinion Editor, Keegan Bukovatz.    Bukovatz has been on staff since the beginning...

Ackerman currently has 14 articles published in our KHQ Magazine and six online articles!

[Photo] Feature Editor, Alley Ackerman!

February 1, 2024

Senior Alley Ackerman is the "Barbie Girl" of room 201 and it shows with her senior photos.

Gather around the table and listen to my opinion on what dishes I will not be eating this holiday season!

Pass It Please…

With Thanksgiving past us and Christmas right around the corner, family gatherings are bound to be coming up. Here is my opinion on dishes that should be thrown in the trash and not put on the table.
Emma Franklin, Website Manager & Social Media Coordinator • December 13, 2023

Turkey:    I said it. I am a proud turkey hater. When it's time to carve the turkey, I skip over and find something else to put on my plate.    To me, it's like I'm eating a sheet of drywall....

The classic rock band, Guns N' Roses recently performed in Kansas City, Missouri, at the Kauffman Stadium on September 23, 2023.

Wanted Dead or Alive

Lately, there have been highs and lows for the rock n’ roll community and artists within.
Emma Franklin, Website Coordinator • October 18, 2023

   Rock n' roll music was initially popularized in the mid-fifties by artists such as Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, and the king of rock n' roll: Elvis Presley.     Rock is influenced...

This upcoming holiday season, Mrs. Moran is helping get food to families in need.

A Helpful Hand

The counseling center and Parkcrest Church are partnering to help feed hearts and provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need during the holiday season.
Nyah Warren and Emma Franklin • October 18, 2023

With the fall holidays quickly approaching, so are colder months and tighter budgets for some families, since many struggle with financial problems all across America.     According to research...

Performer Rosé poses on the carpet at the 2021 Met Gala with Saint Laurent designer, Anthony Vaccarello with the theme being “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.” Photo Courtesy to Wikimedia Commons.

Meta Gala Whata’?

This previous Monday, the 2023 Met Gala took place. Let’s take a deeper look into what it actually is.
Emma Franklin, Website Manager and Social Media Coordinator • May 16, 2023

On Monday, May 1, 2023, the Met Gala took place in New York City, New York, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Met Gala, or the Met Ball, is an annual event on the first Monday of May. It is a fundraising...

Beat the summer heat with some of best Freeze Pop flavors!

Ah! Brain Freeze!

Growing up, I was practically raised on Freeze Pops during the summer. With it quickly becoming hotter outside, I ranked all of the flavors from whether they’re worth the struggle of opening the plastic or to not even trying.
Emma Franklin, Feature Editor • April 28, 2023

Blue Raspberry     Blue raspberry will always be ranked as number one in my books. When I was little, if blue raspberry was an option, that's what I would pick. That still applies to me and...

If any like myself are a nerd or geek, we have been waiting years for “The Last of Us” to become a TV series. Well, the day has finally come and it’s time to review it.

“The Last of Us” Review

This TV show has gone viral and I spent a week curled up on my couch with strawberry ice cream reviewing it. Here's my thoughts and opinion on it.
Emma Franklin, Website Manager & Social Media Coordinator • March 8, 2023

On January 15, the popular video game “The Last of Us” was adapted into a TV series streaming through HBO Max. Within weeks, the series blew up and rose in popularity. Now, fans wait every Sunday for...

To show their holiday cheer, this person shows off their favorite "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" shirt!

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

The winter holidays are a time of laughter, joy, and spending quality time with the ones you love. Why not make it even better by watching the best Christmas movie, "National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation"?
Emma Franklin, Feature Editor • December 14, 2022

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is the best holiday movie, and nothing will change my mind. I've seen The Polar Express and been forced to watch Home Alone. But nothing will compare to Christmas...

Feeling Good in Your Skin

Feeling Good in Your Skin

Skincare is an important part of anyone's routine, it prevents acne, protects your skin from sun damage, and helps to treat wrinkles. With these top five skincare products, you can feel radiant and rock your confidence.
Emma Franklin, Feature Editor • October 14, 2022

1.Panoxyl 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Foaming Wash Panoxyl 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Foaming Wash or also known as “Panoxyl”, is a face wash designed to tackle stubborn acne and clear up blemishes....

A close-up of a Missouri Currant found in the woods of Missouri.

What in Carnation?

With summer right around the corner, plants have begun to bloom and populate the outdoors. These are five of Missouri’s local plants you may see on your next nature walk!
Emma Franklin, Reporter • May 19, 2022

Oakleaf Hydrangeas start off as an ivory white color then bloom into a shade of ruby-red. Their bloom time is from June to July. Oakleaf Hydrangeas grow to be three to four feet tall. Midnight...

Science Olympiad poses outside of Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri at their state competition on April 9, 2022.

Science Olympiad 2021-2022 Spring Semester Recap

Now that the 2021-2022 school year has come to an end, it’s time for a recap of what Science Olympiad has done since the start of the spring semester.
Emma Franklin, Reporter • May 18, 2022

During the majority of the third quarter, students were all home due to either snowstorms or a break out of COVID-19. During the week's students were at school however, Science Olympiad spent their time...

I Ain't Afraid of No 'Nader

I Ain’t Afraid of No ‘Nader

With tornado season and unexpected weather approaching quickly, it is important to be prepared for the worst scenario. Here are some essentials to keep in a to-go bag in case of a weather emergency in your area.
Emma Franklin, Reporter • April 28, 2022

Bottled water to use for drinking, cooking, and bathing.  It is recommended by weather.gov for each person in your household to have a gallon of water. Non-perishable food items are a must-have...

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My Love Language is Music

Emma Franklin, Reporter • March 4, 2022

 Concerts bring excitement, thrill, and memories that last a lifetime. Something about them causes an immense amount of joy to spread from the top of your head to the bottom of your toes.       I...